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Special job fair connects employers with disabled work force
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A job fair aimed at landing workers with disabilities jobs had a strong turnout Wednesday and organizers are hoping to make it an annual affair. Ability Employment, a downtown agency which is a division of the Ability Resource Association, staged the fair at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association’s Multicultural Centre from 10 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human trafficking case bogged down with disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It’s beenĂ‚Â nearly a year since 10 people were arrested and charged in relation to a human trafficking case, yet several lawyers still haven’t received all their disclosure from the Crown’s office. Lawyers representing three of the accused, Mahmoud Neirabani, Mohammad Neirabani and Abudullah Mohammad, were in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, but could only ... Read More »
4 responsesFestival Square on track for grand opening gala
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincially-funded Festival Square project is under budget and nearly finished. And it will be opening to the public on June 22 for the first of several days of celebrations in the heart of downtown. Andrew Malcolm, the City’s Urban Revitalization Manager, said Wednesday at Festival Square that the project is expected to ... Read More »
2 responsesIconic neon sign connects history for local sports store
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A part of Lethbridge’s commercial history is once again shining brightly at night. Long-time city residents will remember the flashing neon sign that once was a beacon above Bert and Macs sporting goods store, both at it’s 7 St. S. location (now home to Doug’s Sports) where it was first hung in 1953 ... Read More »
2 responsesInterfaith Food Bank looking for help for Canada Day activities
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The interfaith Food Bank Society is looking for vendors, performers and volunteers volunteers for Canada Day festivities at Galt Gardens. Events will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The society of will host Canada Day activities at Galt Gardens this year, provided in part by Mikado Electric and the City of Lethbridge. ... Read More »
1 responseRecovery camp project taking shape
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alvin Mills is starting to see his vision to help addicts recover become a reality. Mills, the founder of the Kii Mah Pii Pii Tsin (Kindness to Others) Healing Centre, who works tirelessly to get addicts back on their feet, has secured funding and a site for a traditional recovery camp. Mills expects ... Read More »
1 responseWoman jailed for sexual and child pornography convictions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old Lethbridge woman who, along with her common-law spouse, sexually assaulted the man’s four-year-old daughter six years ago, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. The woman, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the young victim, was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to six years in prison; one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire recruits training to join ranks
By Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The newest recruits for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services had the opportunity to get hands-on training on engine operations techniques, called the Nozzle Forward System, on Wednesday. “We just had a cadre from all over North America come to Lethbridge this weekend and do a class for the region, so ... Read More »
1 responseSentencing postponed in sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was found guilty last month of druggingĂ‚Â and sexually assaulting three women several years ago, is still waiting to be sentenced.A sentencing date for Sohil Bindra was expectedĂ‚Â to be scheduled Tuesday in Lethbridge provincialĂ‚Â court, but after Bindra’s lawyer was unable to attend the hearing, duty counsel adjourned the matter until ... Read More »
1 responseParents pressuring G.S. Lakie to resolve school band issue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After making the decision to move forward without a traditional band program, G.S Lakie Middle School is looking into different scenarios to possibly bring band back in some form. Parents at G.S Lakie Middle School were shocked recently to find out traditional band was no longer an option, especially for those already enrolled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in city homicide has case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man accused of killing another man during a confrontation earlier in May, could seek his release from custody when he returns to court later this month. The matter for Sheldon Nicholas LePage, who is charged with manslaughter, was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, where his lawyer sought an adjournment for two ... Read More »
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